Senior K17-L.15

climate change (n phrase)

Long-term change in average weather patterns – biến đổi khí hậu

destruction of forests (n phrase)

The damaging or removal of large areas of trees – sự phá rừng

greenhouse gases (n, pl)

Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere – khí nhà kính

zero emissions (n phrase)

Producing no harmful gases or pollutants – không phát thải

nature reserve (n phrase)

Protected area for wildlife and plants – khu bảo tồn thiên nhiên

endangered species (n phrase)

Animals or plants at risk of extinction – loài có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng

fossil fuels (n, pl)

Natural fuels like coal and oil formed from ancient remains – nhiên liệu hóa thạch

renewable energy (n phrase)

Energy from sources that don’t run out (sun, wind, water) – năng lượng tái tạo

rising sea levels (n phrase)

Increase in ocean water levels due to melting ice – mực nước biển dâng

wildlife conservation programmes (n phrase)

Actions aimed at protecting wild animals and habitats – chương trình bảo tồn động vật hoang dã

eco-holidays (n phrase)

Environmentally friendly vacations – du lịch sinh thái

inevitable (adj)

Certain to happen, unavoidable – không thể tránh khỏi

spectacular (adj)

Very impressive or beautiful – ngoạn mục, ấn tượng

unspoilt (adj)

Not changed or damaged by people – hoang sơ

fantastic (adj)

Very good or almost unbelievable – tuyệt vời

wonderful (adj)

Very good, great, or beautiful – tuyệt vời, đẹp đẽ